New Zealand‘Absolutely immeasurable’: Guide dogs' impact on blind communityThe Highams have raised six Labrador puppies since 2018.01 Apr 03:00 AM
WorldOperating room horror: Vet nurse took doggie drugs, nearly fell asleep on a spanielShe claimed she was trying to calm her nerves.31 Mar 10:25 PM
Crime‘A real threat’: Auckland musician acquitted of dog indecency, jailed for child sex abuseHe has performed at many events attended by children. No one knew his secret. 30 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Just starting his life’: Community mourns after young boy killed in dog attackAt 4 years old, the child was 'just starting his life'.29 Mar 07:53 AM
New Zealand'A real sweet dog': The guardian breed protecting farmers' stockMaremmas are a large Italian breed used to guard livestock from predators including wolves27 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandSkills of sheep dogs and handlers on show in WhangāreiMount Manaia Sheep Dog Trial Club's annual trial this Sunday.27 Mar 03:09 AM
New Zealand‘Completely thrilled’: Shelter dogs adopted by loving familiesBetty was adopted by a couple who saw her photo in the Northern Advocate.25 Mar 04:00 PM
RacingWinston Peters digs in for battle on greyhound ban'There is a lot of unhappy in it,' Peters said, but he won't be backing down.24 Mar 05:00 PM
Travel news‘Cruel and unnecessary’: Woman charged with drowning pet dog in airport bathroomCCTV showed the woman entering the bathroom with the dog, leaving without it soon after.23 Mar 12:10 AM
Lifestyle‘$175k’: The extraordinary cost of raising a guide dog in NZ revealedWatch: Meet New Zealand's 11-week-old guide dog puppy recruits and see them in training.21 Mar 02:00 AM
LifestyleMeet New Zealand's 11-week-old guide dog recruitsMeet New Zealand's 11-week-old guide dog recruits going through the first steps of their training programme. Video / Alyse WrightWatch21 Mar 02:00 AM
LifestyleWhat goes into training a guide dog in New Zealand?Take a look behind the scenes of the training process for New Zealand guide dogs. Video / Alyse WrightWatch21 Mar 02:00 AM
WorldWatch: Pit bull leaps from car window and attacks motorcyclistIt wasn't the first time the dog attacked a motorcyclist.19 Mar 09:49 PM
New ZealandDogs maul woman in Northland: Man comes to rescue, also gets attackedThe woman was painting her house when four dogs broke through her fence and set upon her. 17 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Roaming freely’: Dogs linked to spate of kiwi deaths in Bay of IslandsConservation groups are frustrated by ongoing kiwi deaths in the area.15 Mar 08:12 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJoanna WaneJoanna Wane: You’re in for a treat at the best dog cafe in townOPINION: How Petone has gone to the dogs.14 Mar 10:00 PM
New Zealand‘A woman dies every 48 hours’: Meet the dogs trained to detect cancerThese trained canines are key players in the fight against a devastating disease.14 Mar 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘Gorgeous souls: Dogs who spent entire lives in SPCA shelter seek loving homesBetty and Alexei have collectively spent nearly 900 days in the Far North SPCA shelter.13 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Never had a blind person’: Uproar after small-town museum bans woman's guide dogThe museum near New Plymouth says it was a misunderstanding and apologised.11 Mar 02:50 AM
New ZealandLabrador Hogan at workHogan the labradoor at work in the lab at K9MD headquarters detecting ovarian cancer. Video / K9MDWatch10 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandDog control review: Roaming dogs found to be serious public safety issueThe report found the council performed well but should undertake more prosecutions.03 Mar 05:00 PM
New Zealand“Rallying the greyhound army”: Confidential plan to fight greyhound racing ban revealedThe industry will mount a lobbying strategy and consider legal action to save the sport. Video / Carson BluckWatch01 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWatch – ‘Rallying the greyhound army’: Confidential plan to fight racing ban leakedThe industry will mount a lobbying strategy and consider legal action to save the sport.01 Mar 04:00 PM
World‘Happy and carefree’: Australian toddler died after trying to pat dogsJyedon Pollard, 2, was mauled to death by a rottweiler and a red heeler cross at a motel.26 Feb 08:26 PM
New Zealand'Quite unique': Digging into the DNA of NZ's working dogsNew research aims to shed new light on a farmer’s best friend.19 Feb 10:43 PM
New Zealand‘At our best’: Sheep dog trial club celebrates centennial milestoneThe Northland Centre Championships will mark the centenary for the sheep dog trial club.19 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandWho let the dogs out? Animals let loose from SPCA crates in night raidA man broke into the Nelson SPCA twice and let dogs and cats out of their enclosures.17 Feb 07:28 PM
New Zealand‘Helpless screams’: Puppies beaten by owner with a fence palingCrimson Toto beat his two puppies with a fence paling. One never recovered.17 Feb 06:00 AM
LifestylePlanned puppy yoga sessions draw flak onlinePractitioners and animal lovers raised concerns about the young dogs' well-being.17 Feb 04:00 AM
New ZealandCalls for change: Tauranga urged to licence professional dog walkersCall for professional dog walkers’ licence in Tauranga14 Feb 11:00 PM
New ZealandBarking mad? Nope, it’s just Bark in the ParkA popular event for animal lovers is back on in Tauranga.11 Feb 09:03 PM
Lifestyle‘You don’t do that to dogs!’: Woman accused of ‘cruel’ act against pet'I love my dog,' the owner protested10 Feb 11:17 PM
New Zealand70-year-old man rescues neighbour in dog attackPaul Dorè speaks about the moment he saved his neighbour, who was being attacked by two “bull mastiff type” dogs in Sturdee St, Manurewa early this afternoon. Video / Cherie HowieWatch06 Feb 02:05 AM
New Zealand‘Fearless’: Flip-flop-wielding great-granddad fends off dogs attacking Auckland neighbour'They bit him on the elbow and on the hand.'06 Feb 12:29 AM
